On my new (2nd hand) Yamaha YPP-50 piano, the middle D key is slightly lowered and requires a lot of strength to get sound from it. I'm wondering if its possible to fix? Maybe without going to a Yamaha dealer? Thanks

The Previa key construction was a lot better than yamaha\'s, however it still suffered the normal casualties caused by even the slightest \'knock\'. Believe it or not, most damages are caused to DPs when you\'re NOT playing it. For example, transporting - setting up - packing down etc. I used to market Roland and Casio DPs for a number of years. And the most common problem was the \'stuck key\' syndrome (as well as dust on the contacts). I bought it down to the way people, children, adults actually SIT down to the piano to play. Instead of using the piano stool to balance themselves, many people place their hands on the KEYBOARD before they plant !!! NO NO NO :/ That is the prime reason there are key breakages in - pretty much the same place. Children are a classic example when they sit at a piano. They use the keyboard to leverage themselves UP. Because the DP is not on, it doesn\'t make a sound - therefore "it can\'t POSSIBLY my child\'s fault!!" Oh yeah...have your darling angel sit at an acoustic piano and they\'ll be playing 12th Street Rag before they even get their on the seat!!!



Long and short, possibly broken band, slipped hammer - or broken. Here\'s a video which explains how you might be able to fix the problem yourself. Not much to it really...just take your time and don\'t force anything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uToVbDDVC0



Regards



Sam

I just experienced my p85 with a key problem on the F# below middle C. You will need to disassemble the keyboard and usually the keys are groups of 6 - 8 keys. If you remove the group that has the problem you might be able to find the problem visually. Mine just involved removing and reinserting the F# key back into the assembly. Then reinstalling the group of keys. If you can't get the key to work properly, you will probably need to buy the group assembly from Yamaha.

take it back, its still under warranty. That means the key has a contact problem in the circuit. you have to take it all apart, clean it, check the contacts....probably lint. You can try vaccumming it and it might fix the problem. I bought one too and it wasnt good

Take it back to the store (send it back to the store but call first to get a return authorization if you got it online). This sounds like a manufactures defect. It shouldn't work that way.

You can also try calling Yamaha (good customer service historically). Check your packaging for their number. They usually prefer that you call them to get things fixed instead of returning it.

I would not recommend trying any quick fixes anyone else recommends because they can invalidate your warranty from Yamaha

Good luck.

All I can suggest is try a master reset. It could be a software bug or a dried out electrolytic capacitor in the power supply.

Key for YPP50 is old type. So from G to F are One piece unit. Price is about $40.

Although the keys have a weighted feel, this is not because of a system involving connection t hammers as in an acoustic piano. This is done mechanically, however, which would indicate a need for cleaning. If you have an authorized Yamaha service center in you area they would need to do the cleaning.

If you can find the C-below-middle-C ?

Put your small finger on C,
your next finger on the next white key: D,
your middle finger on the next white key: E
your index finger on the next white key: F
your thumb on the next white key: G

Lift your fingers away from D and F -- to keep this simple -- all we did was identify the D and E and F and G keys, relative to the C key.

Press C and E and G (small, middle, thumb)
to play a "major" chord in C.

Move your fingers "up":
C to D, E to F-sharp, G to A,
and play a "major" chord in D.

Move your fingers "up":
D to D-sharp, F-sharp to G, and A to A-sharp,
and play the chord in D-sharp (usually called 'E-flat').

Move your fingers "up":
D-sharp to F, G to A, and A-sharp to C,
and play the chord in F.

Move your fingers "up",
F to G, A to B, and C to D,
and play the chord in G.

Go back to the starting position (C-E-G),
and move "down": C to B-flat, E to D, and G to F,
and play the chord in B-flat.

So far, you have C-major, D-major, E-flat-major, F-major, G-major, and B-flat-major.

There are more chords, but most pop-music is in one of these keys.

Give it a try.

A lot of left-hand stuff is just the small-finger and thumb, omitting the middle finger, e.g., C&G,
to avoid a too "muddy" sound.

Or, "stretch" your hand: C-and-G-and-the-next-higher-C.

I don't see you doing any damage by having a look but I would get a piano tuner or repairer in to investigate the problem expertly - no slight on you. But if your Church congregation depend on it it's well worth the money.
Good Luck

Hi, BHOWDY.
Probably the best thing to do is call the Yamaha service center nearest you. I live in the Los Angeles area, and the Yamaha service center closest to me is in Buena Park. I called them on the phone and told them what the problem was, and they knew immediately what parts were needed and they shipped them out that same day.
The contacts that seem to wear out the fastest are the ones near the middle of the keyboard. On my CLP-170, it's the keys between middle C and the G above that -- probably no more then 4 or 5 keys. However, I ordered replacement contacts for all 88 keys because once you take the piano apart to replace the contacts, you may as well replace all of them.
Good luck, Howard